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most xlnt stuffed peppers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sharron Boerum
Beaumont, CA

My take on stuffed peppers with a flavorful tamale filling, salsa and cheese.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -8
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For most xlnt stuffed peppers

  • 4
    bell peppers
  • 1 pkg
    xlnt tamales (6 pack in a bag)
  • 1 jar
    salsa or picante sauce
  • 8 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make most xlnt stuffed peppers

  • 1
    Line 9x13 pan with foil or spray with nonstick spray.
  • 2
    Wash peppers. Slice in half and take out core with seeds.
  • 3
    Parboil in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain til cool enough to handle.
  • 4
    Unwrap each tamale and break into large chunks into bowl.
  • 5
    Place peppers halves in pan, cut side up, and stuff lightly with broken up tamales, using spoon to push into nooks and crannies.
  • 6
    Using large serving spoon, scoop heaping spoonful of salsa on top of tamale-stuffed pepper halves.
  • 7
    Grab a handful of shredded cheese and place on top.
  • 8
    Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
  • 9
    Serves 4 to 8 people, depending on whether someone wants 1 or 2 halves. Note - I used only 3 peppers because one had gone bad, but there is enough tamale filling for 4 (8 halves)

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